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Relating to food; declaring an emergency.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

OR HB 4118 · House Bill · 2026R1

Stage
In committee
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House
Sponsors
Latest action
Mar 7, 2026

What it does

Requires the Department of Human Services to provide replacement supplemental nutrition assistance benefits if a recipient's benefits are stolen through electronic theft. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the temporary assistance for needy families program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the Women, Infants and Children Program. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food wasted by grocery stores, farms and schools and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food deserts and…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 7, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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